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Forrest Gibson’s Creek Marlborough NZ Merlot 2005

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83/100 35

Reasonably light, smooth red that seems to have mellowed with bottle age although it retains good primary fruit flavours of plum, berry and mint. Easy-drinking wine with rustic character.

Tasted: Jul 2009   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $20 (~USD $17)

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